The bandits and guards still fighting inside the city were all stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening outside for a moment.
Judging by the terrifying sounds of slaughter, could it be that enemy forces had arrived?
Instantly, the attacks within the city weakened, and the bandits took the opportunity to flee in panic.
But fleeing turned out to be the worst decision; as they escaped the city, they found a dense formation of soldiers encircling the area tightly outside.
The overwhelming aura of "troops at the gates" made the bandits' knees buckle. Knowing their fate was sealed, their faces turned ashen as they obediently returned to the city to surrender and disarm.
